Description

3-Chloropropyl Methyl Ether is a versatile chlorinated ether intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an ether linkage and a reactive chloromethyl group, makes it a valuable building block for the production of specialty chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to introduce functionalized propyl chains into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material (KSM) or building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where it acts as a linker or functional group introducer.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and coatings to alter physical properties.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds used as phase-transfer catalysts.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Synthesis: Useful for preparing functionalized ligands for metal complexes and catalysts in homogeneous catalysis.
• Surface Active Agent Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of certain surfactants and emulsifiers.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Utilized in multistep organic synthesis for introducing the 3-chloropropoxy moiety into complex organic molecules.
• Research & Development: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological development and novel compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloropropyl Methyl Ether
CAS No.	36215-07-3
Molecular Formula	C4H9ClO
Molecular Weight	108.57 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-3-methoxypropane; 3-Methoxypropyl chloride; Methyl 3-chloropropyl ether; (3-Chloropropoxy)methane; 3-Chloro-1-methoxypropane; γ-Chloropropyl methyl ether; MCPE; Chloromethyl propyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloropropyl Methyl Ether is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed and handle in a fume hood. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.00 - 1.05 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.420 - 1.430

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.